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outrage

UK
/ˈaʊt.reɪdʒ/
US
/ˈaʊt.reɪdʒ/

Translations

outragenoun
outrages
pl
UK
/ˈaʊt.reɪdʒ/
US
/ˈaʊt.reɪdʒ/
atrocitéSurtout au pluriel pour des actes particulièrement cruels ou violents.
The wartime outrages committed against civilians were later prosecuted as crimes against humanity.
Les atrocités commises contre les civils pendant la guerre ont ensuite été poursuivies comme crimes contre l’humanité.
The decision to cut funding for the arts caused public outrage.
La décision de réduire le financement des arts a provoqué l’indignation du public.
Additional translations
scandale
Synonyms
indignation
injustice
offense
shock
scandal
resentment
fury
anger
outrageverb
outraged
Past Simple
outraged
Past Participle
outraging
Gerund
UK
/ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
US
/ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
The decision to cut down the ancient trees outraged the local community.
La décision d’abattre les arbres anciens a indigné la communauté locale.
Additional translations
outragerSens archaïque ou littéraire.
Synonyms
indignate
anger
infuriate
enrage
irritate
outragingnoun

outrage

outrages
pl
outrageAu sens d’acte ou de fait qui provoque une indignation extrême.
The outraging of the community was evident after the controversial decision was announced.
L’outrage de la communauté était évident après l’annonce de la décision controversée.
Additional translations
indignationAu sens de réaction d’indignation provoquée par un acte choquant.
Synonyms
indignation
offense
outrage
scandal
infraction
transgression
desecration
abuse
assault
violation

Definitions

outragenoun
An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.
The decision to cut funding for the arts caused public outrage.
An action or event causing anger, shock, or indignation.
The scandal was an outrage that shook the entire community.
An act of violence, cruelty, or serious offense that shocks or angers people.
The wartime outrages committed against civilians were later prosecuted as crimes against humanity.
outrageverb
To arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in someone.
The decision to cut down the ancient trees outraged the local community.
(Archaic) To commit a violent offense against; to violate.
The invading army outraged the peaceful villagers before retreating.
outragingnoun
The act of causing extreme anger or indignation.
The outraging of the community was evident after the controversial decision was announced.
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